Associate Manager, QC, PE
Job Title: Associate Manager, QC, PE
City, Country: Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
This is a unique opportunity to build and lead the Quality function for a new manufacturing site from the ground up. You will take ownership of both Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, ensuring compliance, product quality, and operational excellence across the full site lifecycle. From establishing systems and setting up laboratory operations to supporting audits and product release, you will play a key role in shaping a strong quality culture. This role offers broad exposure and the chance to make a lasting impact on site performance and long-term success.
Your key responsibilities
- Establish, implement, and maintain site quality systems, documentation, GMP practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Oversee laboratory setup and daily quality control activities, including testing, product release, and equipment management.
- Monitor quality performance, including KPIs, customer complaints, and non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and effective follow-up on audit findings.
- Deliver quality training programs and develop team capabilities to strengthen site quality culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support site start-up, operations, and business growth.
We offer
- A rare opportunity to build and shape a manufacturing site from the ground up, with end-to-end ownership of quality systems.
- Diverse career development opportunities across health, nutrition, and beauty.
- The chance to work in a science-led company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Continuous learning and development to grow your expertise and leadership capabilities.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture that values shared success.
- An environment where your ideas and contributions are valued and make a real impact.
You Bring
- A Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with relevant experience in manufacturing quality.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as GC, GC-MS, or Karl Fischer.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and applicable standards, including audit readiness.
- Experience in quality control and laboratory operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lead or guide team members and collaborate across functions.
- Excellent communication skills with a proactive and accountable mindset.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Our application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.